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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saba (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Saba (tondal)
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: immature fruit
Method of Preparation: Eat around 2-3 unripe fruits.
Direction for use: Child: 1-2 unripe fruit 2-3x a day. Adolescent: 2-3 unripe fruits 2-3x a day. Adult/65 years and above: 2-3 unripe fruit 2-3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kiley; Mary 'Kalingan' (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Sagada; Suyo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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